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Human polymorphonuclear leucocyte migration inhibitory factor. Evidence for antigen dependency.

R H Weisbart, J Isaacson, R Bluestone

    Immunology
    |August 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Human polymorphonuclear leucocyte migration inhibitory factor (PMN-MIF) requires specific antigens to function. This immune factor

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    Area of Science:

    • Immunology
    • Cellular Biology

    Background:

    • Polymorphonuclear leucocyte migration inhibitory factor (PMN-MIF) plays a role in immune responses.
    • The antigen dependence of human PMN-MIF has not been fully elucidated.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the antigen dependence of human PMN-MIF.

    Main Methods:

    • Lymphocyte supernatants containing PMN-MIF were generated using specific antigens (purified protein derivative, coccidiodin).
    • PMN-MIF activity was measured using an agarose gel system with buffy coat leucocytes.
    • Antigen reconstitution experiments were performed after diluting the supernatants.
    • PMN-MIF was isolated using polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis.

    Main Results:

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  • PMN-MIF activity in lymphocyte supernatants diminished significantly upon dilution.
  • The inhibitory activity was restored only when specific antigens were added back to the diluted supernatants.
  • Isolated PMN-MIF exhibited similar antigen-dependent properties and migrated in the albumin region during electrophoresis.

    • Conclusions:

    • Human PMN-MIF demonstrates a clear dependence on specific antigens for its inhibitory activity.
    • This antigen dependence is a key characteristic of human PMN-MIF function.